Two residents overdose on Fentanyl
Authorities are warning the public about fake pain pills laced with deadly Fentanyl after two local residents overdosed this week on the drug after thinking they took something else. One of the recent overdoses was fatal, according to authorities.
“It is believed Fentanyl has been...
Businesses, foundations lead fundraising for Garlic Festival victims fund
The money came in from all over the country, from customers and employees of giant companies and mom-and-pop stores, from community foundations, from fundraisers at fitness clubs and restaurants, and from thousands of individuals who gave as little as a few dollars.
In less than...
New regs challenge housing limits in CA cities
As cities like Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister struggle to slow construction of new housing with self-imposed slow-growth measures, they fear that the new Housing Crisis Act of 2019 could reverse their efforts.
The new state law signed this month by Gov. Gavin Newsom redefines...
City outpaces county in housing growth
Hollister officials may be talking about slowing city growth, but the city’s new housing construction continues to outpace unincorporated San Benito County.
Developers say families are buying new homes just about as fast as they can be built.
The county approved 354 new housing units from...
Police: Woman arrested for DUI, child endangerment
Hollister Police officers investigated an Oct. 18 hit-and-run collision in which the driver fled the scene, leaving behind two small children in the car, according to authorities. The driver was later arrested on suspicion of multiple charges.
Grocery escape results in hit-and-run
Police are looking for a man who stole groceries and collided with another vehicle as he fled the scene of the theft.
Owner outlines Betabel proposal
The owner of a property along Highway 101 northwest of San Juan Bautista and Hollister has unveiled plans for a commercial development next to the iconic Betabel RV Park.
In an interview with the Free Lance, Rider McDowell of Pebble Beach said he wants to...
Two quakes rattle Hollister
Two moderate earthquakes—100 miles and 14 hours apart—this week near opposite ends of the Calaveras Fault were reminders of the 30th anniversary on Oct. 17 of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
A 4.7-magnitude tremor along the Calaveras Fault near Tres Pinos rattled shelves in Hollister...
Hollister PD to host drug takeback day
The Hollister Police Department and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will co-host a prescription drug disposal event from 10am to 2pm Oct. 26.
Dispensary removes allegedly illegal cannabis products
Hollister Police worked with the management of a new cannabis dispensary to stop the distribution of allegedly unauthorized marijuana products in the community.
